The Shore

South Section
On 4th May 2010 the Councils Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee approved a public consultation exercise to look at a series of environmental improvements at the Shore in Leith. The improvements are to be undertaken on the South Section of the Shore between Bernard Street and Tolbooth Wynd.

Extensive public consultation on a set of draft designs took place during April this year. The main aim of these proposals was to reduce traffic along the Shore and promote a stronger Caf Culture in the area. The feedback received from the consultation has been used to develop the final design which is now being presented.

The project is funded by:

The Councils Roads Maintenance Capital The Councils Neighbourhood Environment Projects The Councils Neighbourhood Revenue Heritage Lottery Fund Historic Scotland
Works are due to start on site in October 2011 and should be complete by April 2012.

Further Information / Contact Details

Helen Platts, Project Manager
helen.platts@edinburgh.gov.uk 0131 529 6703
The City of Edinburgh Council, Services for Communities, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG

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Key consultation points

Concerns that bus gate would cause congestion Better alignment / indication of priority at Tolbooth Wynd / Sandport Place junction Additional street trees in key locations requested People having difficulty getting on/ off the bus on the water side as pavement uneven. Make footpaths as wide as possible Try to create a pleasant pedestrian area at Sandport Place junction Make it safer for cycles to access the Shore

Key changes to plan

Bus gate removed Juntion re-aligned to better accommodate buses, cycles and pedestrians and make priority clearer Additional street trees added to create gateway / entrance at south end of the Shore Bus shelter removed and bus stop relocated to more appropriate and accessible location Footpaths widened to maximum width whilst still allowing two way traffic Street furniture and trees re-aligned to improve streetscape and pedestrian environment Island added at south end to protect cyclists from oncoming general traffic and ensure safer passage onto the Shore.

The Shore
South Section
Bernard Street

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South Section
Tolbooth Wynd / Sandport Place

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